Working as a diplomat has always been hard, but the further back in history you travel, the tougher it is to even travel internationally.  In spite having served during the 8th Century, Abe no Nakamaro managed to successfully manage hist post in Tang China.
I'm thinking about how to avoid 
another trip on those emissary ships.
Busco una excusa para no viajar
en el barco de los emisarios.
Estou pensando uma forma de
não ter que subir no navio.